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Braselton recognizes citizens academy graduates

Braselton Citizens Academy graduates incluce (left to right) Ed Munday, Joy Basham, Alana Munday, Donna Johnson, Michelle Zimmerman, Kimberly Cornelius, Jessica Payne, Susan Irvine and Mayor Bill Orr. (Courtesy Town of Braselton)
Braselton Citizens Academy graduates incluce (left to right) Ed Munday, Joy Basham, Alana Munday, Donna Johnson, Michelle Zimmerman, Kimberly Cornelius, Jessica Payne, Susan Irvine and Mayor Bill Orr. (Courtesy Town of Braselton)
By Karen Huppertz
Nov 19, 2019

Eight Braselton citizens were recently recognized for having earned diplomas as graduates of the town’s ninth annual Citizens Academy. The academy, a six-month immersion series of meetings and activities, includes topics covering town management, finances, public safety, water and wastewater systems and more. Citizens Academy students travel the Braselton’s corporate limits via the town’s trolley.

“There’s much to learn about Braselton,” said town manager Jennifer Scott. “The academy is a popular way to learn, helping prepare our graduates for service on our advisory boards or just being better-informed citizens.”

Applications for Brasetlon’s 2020 Citizens Academy will be available in April.

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